Case: Bush v. State of Hawaii

1:04-cv-00096 | U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii

Filed Date: Feb. 9, 2004

Closed Date: 2011

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Case Summary

On February 9, 2004, several prisoners at the Diamondback Correctional Facility filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. The plaintiffs sued the State of Hawaii, the Hawaii Department of Public Safety, the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma Department of Corrections Private Prison Administration, Corrections Corporation of America, and CCA Diamondback Correctional Facility, among others. The plaintiffs, represented by public interest…

On February 9, 2004, several prisoners at the Diamondback Correctional Facility filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. The plaintiffs sued the State of Hawaii, the Hawaii Department of Public Safety, the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Oklahoma Department of Corrections Private Prison Administration, Corrections Corporation of America, and CCA Diamondback Correctional Facility, among others. The plaintiffs, represented by public interest attorneys, claimed that defendants violated their federal constitutional rights as well as the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000. The plaintiffs claimed that defendants violated their rights when they prevented plaintiffs from exercising the Native Hawaiian religion and performing ceremonies and rituals related to the 2003-2004 Makahiki season at the Diamondback Correctional Facility (“Diamondback”) in Oklahoma.

On March 1, 2005 Magistrate Judge Chang issued an order dismissing the action with prejudice but retaining jurisdiction to enforce the settlement agreement. On May 13, 2005 the parties filed the settlement agreement, where the parties agreed to several provisions including:

(1) Defendants Department of public Safety, Corrections Corporation of America, Diamondback Correctional facility recognize the Native Hawaiian religion

(2) Plaintiffs agree that they must initiate or apply in each facility applicable in order to practice and participate in any religious activities associated with the Native Hawaiian religion.

(3) Defendants recognize that the Makahiki is a Native Hawaiian Holiday.

(4) Plaintiffs and Diamondback Correctional Facility agree that practitioners of the Native Hawaiian Religion may meet one time a week for one hour to practice the Native Hawaiian Religion

On November 6, 2010 four of the plaintiffs moved to reopen proceedings to enforce the May 13, 2005 settlement due to the Defendants’ denial of plaintiffs’ request to observe the opening day of the Makahiki Season on November 18, 2009.

On December 9, 2010 one of the plaintiffs sought to supplement the original complaint to address the State of Hawaii‘s continued failure to guarantee the constitutional and statutory rights of Native Hawaii practitioners to observe the opening and closing of the Makahiki Season. The defendants argued the Court did not have jurisdiction to entertain the motion, and if it did, the Court should deny the motion under because the proposed supplemental complaint introduced a new and separate cause of action.

The Magistrate Judge agreed and denied the motion on January 20, 2011 for four reasons. First, the new claims concerned the ability of inmates in segregation to participate in the 2009 and 2010 Makahiki seasons, but the settlement agreement expressly stated that no future rights were bestowed upon the plaintiff. Second, the Court denied the motion because it found courts should not be required to reopen judgments for consideration of later developing litigation, let alone for claims that surfaced six years later. Third, the Court found that allowing the Plaintiff to supplement the complaint would not promote the economical and speedy disposition of the dispute. Lastly, the Court found that the venue was improper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b).

This case is closed as of February 8, 2011.

Summary Authors

Carolina Velarde (10/6/2016)

People

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Judge(s)

Chang, Kevin S.C. (Hawaii)

Ezra, David Alan (Hawaii)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Haia, Moses K.N. III (Hawaii)

Attorney for Defendant

Farm, Lindalee K (Hawaii)

Holden, Abigail Marie (Hawaii)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:04-cv-00096

Docket [PACER]

Feb. 8, 2011

Feb. 8, 2011

Docket
83-9

1:04-cv-00096

Settlement Agreement; Certificate of Service

Germaine Kaapuni Bush v. State of Hawaii; Linda Lingle, in her official capacity as the Governor of the State of Hawaii

May 13, 2005

May 13, 2005

Settlement Agreement
103

1:04-cv-00096

Findings and Recommendation to Deny Robert A. Holbron's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint; Order Denying Robert A. Holbron's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint

Germaine Kaapuni Bush vs. State of Hawaii

Jan. 20, 2011

Jan. 20, 2011

Order/Opinion

2011 WL 563564

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4858014/bush-v-state-of-hawaii/

Last updated April 9, 2025, 11:03 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Feb. 9, 2004

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; (Summons(es) issued) (sm) (Entered: 02/10/2004)

PACER
2 Feb. 9, 2004

ORDER by Judge David A. Ezra rule 16 conference set for 9:00 5/10/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 02/10/2004)

PACER
Feb. 9, 2004

FILING FEE PAID in the amount of $ 150.00, receipt # 220959 (sm) (Entered: 02/10/2004)

PACER
3 Feb. 12, 2004

EX PARTE MOTION and Proposed Order by Judge David A. Ezra by plaintiffs shorten time for hearing on motion for preliminary injunction ; Proposed order; declaration of Andrew B. Sprenger; certificate of service (fe) (Entered: 02/13/2004)

PACER
4 Feb. 12, 2004

ORDER by Judge David A. Ezra granting ex parte motion to shorten time for hearing on motion for preliminary injunction [3−1], [3−2] (cc: all counsel) − hrg set for 2/17/04 at 10:30am, DAE (fe) (Entered: 02/13/2004)

PACER
6 Feb. 13, 2004

MEMORANDUM by defendant State of Hawaii in opposition to motion for preliminary injunction [5−1]; Certificate of Service (sm) (Entered: 02/19/2004)

PACER
7 Feb. 17, 2004

Summons; RETURN OF SERVICE − service of complaint and summons executed upon defendant John F. Peyton, Jr., Director Hawaii Department of Public Safety through Myra Jean Avzadon, private secretary &authorized by John F. Peyton Jr. to accept service of process on his behalf; date of service: 02/13/04 (afc) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
8 Feb. 17, 2004

Summons; RETURN OF SERVICE − service of complaint and summons executed upon deft Hawaii Department of Public Safety through Myra Jean Avzadon, private secretary law enforcement; date of service: 02/13/04 (afc) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
9 Feb. 17, 2004

Summons; RETURN OF SERVICE − service of complaint and summons executed upon defendant Linda Lingle, Governor, through The Attorney General's Office, State of Hawaii through John Cregor, Deputy Attorney General; date of service: 02/13/04 (afc) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
10 Feb. 17, 2004

Summons; RETURN OF SERVICE − service of complaint and summons executed upon defendant Frank Lopez, Deputy Director − Corrections Division; date of service: 02/12/04 (afc) (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
11 Feb. 17, 2004

Summons; RETURN OF SERVICE − service of complaint and summons executed upon defendant State of Hawaii through The State of Hawaii Department of Attorney General through John Cregor, Deputy Attorney Genera; date of service: 02/13/04 (afc) Modified on 02/19/2004 (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
12 Feb. 17, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service − by plaintiffs (afc) Modified on 02/19/2004 (Entered: 02/17/2004)

PACER
13 Feb. 17, 2004

EP :: Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction−DENIED without prejudice as moot. Counsel to submit an interim agreement to the Court by 4:00pm today. denying motion for preliminary injunction [5−1] ( Ct Rptr : Debra Chun) JUDGE Judge David A. Ezra (sm) (Entered: 02/18/2004)

PACER
14 Feb. 18, 2004

DECLARATION of Frank Lopez; Certificate of Service (sm) Modified on 02/19/2004 (Entered: 02/18/2004)

PACER
15 Feb. 20, 2004

STIPULATION of Accomodation by Judge David A. Ezra − Dept of Public Safety will authorize a Makahiki ceremony for Hawaii inmates at the Diamondback Correctional Facility for 2/18/04. (sm) (Entered: 02/20/2004)

PACER
16 Feb. 20, 2004

ORDER denying plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction [5−1] by Judge David A. Ezra − plaintiffs' M/PI is denied as moot (cc: all counsel) (afc) (Entered: 02/20/2004)

PACER
17 Feb. 23, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by State of Hawaii defendants (sm) (Entered: 02/23/2004)

PACER
18 March 8, 2004

NOTICE of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons as to Corrections Corporation of America by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 03/09/2004)

PACER
19 March 8, 2004

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS by defendant Corrections Corporation on (no date), defendant understands that a judgment may be entered if an answer or motion under Rule 12 is not served within 60 days after (no date) or within 90 days if the request was sent outside the United States (sm) (Entered: 03/09/2004)

PACER
20 March 8, 2004

NOTICE of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons as to James Yates, Warden Diamondback Correctional Facility by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 03/09/2004)

PACER
22 March 10, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 03/10/2004)

PACER
23 March 10, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 03/10/2004)

PACER
24 March 18, 2004

STIPULATION to Extend Time to Answer Complaint Filed February 9, 2004 and ORDER by Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang − defendant shall have from 3/3/04 up to and including 4/2/04 to answer or otherwise plead to the complaint. (sm) (Entered: 03/18/2004)

PACER
25 April 5, 2004

Second STIPULATION to Extend Time to Answer Complaint, filed February 9, 2004 by Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 04/07/2004)

PACER
26 April 6, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by State of Hawaii Defendants (sm) (Entered: 04/08/2004)

PACER
27 April 6, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by State of Hawaii defendants (sm) (Entered: 04/08/2004)

PACER
28 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Oklahoma Department of Corrections Privatre Prison Administrator on 3/31/04 thru C. Brow (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
29 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Brad Henry, Governor on 3/31/04 (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
30 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Oklahoma Department on 4/1/04 thru Toby L. Hallows (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
31 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Ron Ward Director of OK Dept of Corrections on 4/1/04 thru Toby L. Hallows (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
32 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Lolita Rodgers Facility Contract Magr. Diamond Back Correctional Facility on 3/31/04 (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
33 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant Dennis . Cunningham Administrator OK Dept of Corrections Private Prison Administrator on 3/31/04 (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
34 April 13, 2004

RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant State of Oklahoma on 3/31/04 (sm) (Entered: 04/15/2004)

PACER
35 April 19, 2004

STIPULATION Between Plaintiffs and Defendants Corrections Corporation of America, James Yates to Extend Time to Answer Complaint, Filed February 9, 2004 by Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 04/21/2004)

PACER
36 April 30, 2004

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE STATEMENT; certificate of service − by plaintiffs (afc) (Entered: 04/30/2004)

PACER
37 May 3, 2004

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE STATEMENT by defendant Corrections Corporation and James Yates; Certificate of Service (sm) (Entered: 05/03/2004)

PACER
38 May 3, 2004

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE STATEMENT by defendant State of Hawaii, defendant The Hawaii Departmen, defendant John F. Peyton Jr., defendant Frank Lopez, defendant Linda Lingle; Certificate of Service (sm) (Entered: 05/04/2004)

PACER
39 May 6, 2004

EO :At defendant's request, the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference currently set for 5/10/2004 at 9:00 AM has been continued to 5/24/2004 at 9:00 AM before Judge Chang. Bryan Yee to notify all parties. () JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 05/07/2004)

PACER
40 May 13, 2004

Notice of Lawsuit and REQUEST for Waiver of Service of Summons by plaintiff Germaine Kaapuni Bush (sm) (Entered: 05/13/2004)

PACER
41 May 13, 2004

WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS by defendant Diamondback Correction (no date given), defendant understands that a judgment may be entered if an answer or motion under Rule 12 is not served within 60 days after or within 90 days if the request was sent outside the United States (sm) (Entered: 05/13/2004)

PACER
42 May 14, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 05/17/2004)

PACER
43 May 18, 2004

EO :Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 5/24/2004 at 9:00 AM before Judge Chang. Kevin Behrens to participate by phone and notify all parties. Motion for Leave to Appear Pursuant to LR 83.1d pending with this Court. Mr. Behrens to notify all parties. rule 16 conference set for 9:00 5/24/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang () JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 05/19/2004)

PACER
44 May 20, 2004

MOTION by J. Kevin Behrens, Esq., attorney for defendants State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Dept of Corrections, Governor Brad Henry, Ron Ward, Dennis Cunningham, and Lolita Rogers, in their official capacities for leave of court for the Office of the Attorney General of Oklahoma to appear in the U.S. District Court of Hawaii pursuant to LR 83.1(d) ; order; certificate of service − referred to Mag Judge Kevin S.C. Chang (afc) (Entered: 05/21/2004)

PACER
45 May 20, 2004

ORDER denying motion for leave of court for the Office of the Attorney General of Oklahoma to appear in the U.S. District Court of Hawaii pursuant to LR 83.1(d) [44−1] − by MAG JUDGE Kevin S.C. Chang [motion is denied without prejudice; Mr. Behrens may submit an applicaiton for pro hac vice status pursuant to LR 83.1(e)] (cc: all counsel; cc Mr. Behrens via Cindy Inouye, Esq./State of Hawaii Atty General Office) (afc) (Entered: 05/21/2004)

PACER
46 May 21, 2004

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE STATEMENT by Oklahoma defendants (sm) (Entered: 05/24/2004)

PACER
47 May 24, 2004

EP : Rule 16 Scheduling Conference. Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held. Rule 16 Scheduling Conference Order to be issued. 1. Non−jury trial on May 24, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. before DAE 2. Final Pretrial Conference on April 12, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. before KSC 3. Final Pretrial Conference before District Judge N/A 4. Final Pretrial Statement by April 5, 2005 5. File motions to Join/Add Parties/Amend Pleadings by October 22, 2004 6. File other Non−Dispositive Motions by February 23, 2005 7. File Dispositive Motions by December 22, 2004 8a. File Motions in Limine by May 3, 2005 8b. File opposition memo to a Motion in Limine by May 10, 2005 11a. Plaintiff's Expert Witness Disclosures by November 22, 2004 11b. Defendant's Expert Witness Disclosures by December 22, 2004 12. Discovery deadline March 28, 2005 13. Settlement Conference set for 2/11/2005 at 10:00am before KSC 14. Settlement Conference statements by 2/4/2005 20. Submit Voir Dire Questions, Special Verdict Form, Concise Statement of Case and Jury Instructions by N/A 21. File Final witness list by May 3, 2005 24. Exchange Exhibit and Demonstrative aids by April 26, 2005 25. Stipulations re: Authenticity/Admissibility of Proposed Exhibits by May 3, 2005 26. File objections to the Exhibits by May 10, 2005 28a. File Deposition Excerpt Designations by May 3, 2005 28b. File Deposition Counter Designations and Objections by May 10, 2005 29. File Trial Brief by May 10, 2005 30. File Findings of Fact &Conclusions of Law by May 10, 2005 Other Matters: Plaintiff working on interim relief. Counsel to work on stipulation for amendment of complaint. Motion to Dismiss to be filed by Mr. Nacino. ; Trial set for 9:00 5/24/05 before Judge David A. Ezra , ; final pretrial conference set for 9:00 4/12/05 ; Discovery ddl set for 3/28/05 ; Motion filing ddl set for 12/22/04 ; settlement/status conference set for 10:00 2/11/05 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang ( Ct Rptr C5, no record) JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 05/25/2004)

PACER
48 May 27, 2004

Rule 16 SCHEDULING ORDER Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (cc: all counsel) (sm) (Entered: 05/28/2004)

PACER
49 July 20, 2004

AMENDED COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief; Summons; [1−1] by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 07/22/2004)

PACER
50 July 20, 2004

NOTICE of Filing of Amended Complaint; Exhibit A; Certificate of Service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 07/22/2004)

PACER
51 Aug. 26, 2004

STIPULATION between plaintiffs and defendants to extend time to answer amended complaint filed July 20, 2004 − by Mag Judge Kevin S.C. Chang − filed by plaintiffs [defts shall have 120 days to answer or otherwise plead to amended

PACER
53 Oct. 12, 2004

NOTICE OF MOTION and motion by plaintiffs for preliminary injunction ; memorandum in support of motion; exhibits A−F; declaration of Andrew B. Sprenger; exhibits 1−26; declaration of Kahu Charles Kauluwehi Maxwell, Sr.; declaration of Sabra Kauka; declaration of John Keola Lake; certificate of word count; certificate of service − set for 10:30 2/7/05 before Judge David A. Ezra (afc) (Entered: 10/12/2004)

PACER
54 Oct. 15, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 10/19/2004)

PACER
55 Oct. 15, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 10/19/2004)

PACER
56 Oct. 15, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service (lmg) (Entered: 10/19/2004)

PACER
57 Oct. 20, 2004

Plaintiffs' Supplemental Submission; Exhibit A; Certificate of Service [53−1] (sm) (Entered: 10/22/2004)

PACER
58 Oct. 26, 2004

EX PARTE MOTION to Shorten Time for Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Declaration of Andrew B. Sprenger; Order; Certificate of Service by Judge David A. Ezra by plaintiffs − hearing set 11/10/04 at 9:00 before Judge Ezra (sm) (Entered: 10/28/2004)

PACER
59 Oct. 27, 2004

EO :Status Conference Re: Early Settlement set for 11/03/2004 at 9:00 AM before Judge Chang. Edwin Nacino to notify all parties. ; settlement/status conference set for 9:00 11/3/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang () JUDGE Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 10/29/2004)

PACER
60 Oct. 27, 2004

CERTIFICATE of service by plaintiffs (sm) (Entered: 10/29/2004)

PACER
61 Oct. 28, 2004

EO :At defendant's request, the Status Conference Re: Early Settlement set for 11/03/2004 at 9:00 AM has been continued to 11/05/2004 at 9:45 AM before Judge Chang. Kari from Ed Nacino's office to notify all parties. ; settlement/status conference set for 9:45 11/5/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang () JUDGE Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 11/01/2004)

PACER
62 Oct. 29, 2004

EO: Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction set for 11/10/2004 09:00:00 AM before DAE Responses due: Nov. 3 Replies due: Nov. 5 All counsel notified by fax :setting hearing on motion for preliminary injunction [53−1] 9:00 11/10/04 before JUDGE Judge David A. Ezra (sm) (Entered: 11/02/2004)

PACER
63 Nov. 3, 2004

Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed October 12, 2004; Declaration of James Yates; Certificate of Service; by defendants Corrections Corporation of America, Diamondback Correctional Facility, James Yates, Lane Blair, and State of Hawaii Defendants [53−1] (sm) (Entered: 11/05/2004)

PACER
64 Nov. 5, 2004

EP :Status Conference Re: Early Settlement. Mr. Nacino is requesting for an early settlement conference. Early Settlement Conference held in chambers. Further Settlement Conference set 11/10/04 at 9:30am before Judge Chang. Andrew Sprenger Bryan Yee Edwin Nacino Rex Fujichaku present ; settlement/status conference set for 9:30 11/10/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang ( Ct Rptr : C5, no record) JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 11/08/2004)

PACER
Nov. 5, 2004

FILING FEE PAID in the amount of $ 225.00, receipt # 226110 (lmg) (Entered: 11/12/2004)

PACER
65 Nov. 8, 2004

Amended NOTICE of Motion Regarding plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Certificate of Service [53−1] set for 11/24/04 at 11:15 before Judge David Ezra (sm) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

PACER
66 Nov. 8, 2004

MEMORANDUM by defendant Brad Henry, defendant Ron Ward, defendant Dennis Cunningham, defendant Lolita Rodgers in opposition to plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction [53−1] (sm) (Entered: 11/09/2004)

PACER
67 Nov. 9, 2004

APPLICATION for admission pro hac vice of J. Kevin Behren ; exhibit 1; certificate of service − on behalf of defendants (lmg) (Entered: 11/12/2004)

PACER
69 Nov. 10, 2004

EP: Further Settlement Conference. Settlement held. Counsel to contact the court by 11/15/04 as to whether they were able to work out a final draft of the settlement agreement. If resolved, settlement to be put on the record. (Ct Rptr: In Chambers − No Record) JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (afc) (Entered: 11/12/2004)

PACER
70 Nov. 15, 2004

EO :Status Conference set for 11/15/2004 at 10:30 AM before Judge Chang. All counsel notified. ; status conference set for 10:30 11/15/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang () JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 11/17/2004)

PACER
71 Nov. 15, 2004

EP : Status Conference. Discussion held regarding paragraph 1 which is subject to CCA approval and the use of a conch shell. Settlement reached. Terms stated. Attachment #1 and the Settlement Agreement shall be attached to these Minutes. The Court finds that there is a valid and enforceable settlement reached in this case. The deadline for filing of the Dismissal is 12/16/04 at 9:00am before Judge Chang. The following dates are hereby vacated: 11/24/04, 11:15am, Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Judge Ezra 2/11/05, 10:00am, Settlement Conference, Judge Chang 4/12/05, 9:00am, Final Pretrial Conference, Judge Chang 5/24/05, 9:00am, Non Jury Trial, Judge Ezra Andrew Sprenger, Bryan Yee, Edwin Nacino present. ; Trial held 11/15/04 ; final pretrial conference 11/15/04 ; settlement/status conference set for 9:00 12/16/04 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang ( Ct Rptr : C5, no record 10:40−10:45; Settlement on the Record FTR C5 10:45−10:51:06am) JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 11/18/2004)

PACER
72 Nov. 15, 2004

SUBMISSION of Original Declaration of James A. Yates in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed October 12, 2004, filed November 3, 2004; exhibit A; certificate of service by defendant Corrections Corporation, defendant Diamondback Correcti, defendant James Yates, defendant Lane Blair, defendant State of Hawaii [63−1] (sm) (Entered: 11/18/2004)

PACER
73 Nov. 16, 2004

Plaintiffs' Notice of WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed on October 12, 2004; Certificate of Service [53−1] (sm) (Entered: 11/18/2004)

PACER
74 Dec. 14, 2004

EO : The deadline for submittal of the DISMISSAL currently set for 12/16/2004 has been continued to 1/06/2005 before Judge Chang. cc: all counsel via fax () JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (sm) (Entered: 12/16/2004)

PACER
75 Jan. 6, 2005

EO : Dismissal due today. The due date for submittal of Dismissal set for 1/6/2005 has been continued to 2/7/05 before Judge Chang. ( Ct Rptr : ) JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (gab) (Entered: 01/10/2005)

PACER
76 Feb. 7, 2005

EO: Dismissal due today; No Dismissal submitted; Status conference Re: Dismissal set for 9:00 2/11/05 before Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang by Judge Kevin S. Chang (gs) (Entered: 02/09/2005)

PACER
77 Feb. 10, 2005

EO: Status conference Re: Dismissal set for 2/11/05 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Chang; Kevin Behrens to participate by phone and notify all parties by Judge Kevin S. Chang (gs) (Entered: 02/10/2005)

PACER
78 Feb. 11, 2005

EP: Status conference Re: Dismissal; Eight more plaintiffs need to sign the release document ; Mr. Nacino requests that the parties make no comments until this lawsuit is resolved. The court will not order the parties not to comment on the lawsuit but will urge parties to speak with their clients and use caution in comments made about the lawsuit. The court will set a deadline of 2/25/05 for submittal of the Dismissal. If the Dismissal is not filed by then, the Court will enter an Order of Dismissal retaining jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement (Ct Rptr no record) by Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (gs) (Entered: 02/14/2005)

PACER
79 Feb. 25, 2005

EO : Counsel has not submitted a Dismissal. The Court will issue an Order dismissing this action and retain jurisdiction to enforce the terms and conditions of settlement. cc: Law Clerk to Judge Chang ( Ct Rptr : ) JUDGE Mag Judge Kevin S. Chang (emt) (Entered: 02/28/2005)

PACER
81 March 2, 2005

JUDGMENT: dismissed with prejudice re [80−1] terminating case (cc: all counsel) (emt) (Entered: 03/02/2005)

PACER
82 May 13, 2005

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; certificate of service by plaintiff Germaine Kaapuni Bush referred to Judge David Alan Ezra (emt) (Entered: 05/16/2005)

PACER
83 Nov. 6, 2009

First MOTION to Enforce Judgment Settlement Agreement Andrew B. Sprenger appearing for Plaintiffs Richard Kapela Davis, Robert Apolo Holbron, Damien Kaahu, Johathan Kaluna Lum (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Andrew B. Sprenger, # 3 Declaration Declaration of Ty Preston Tengan, # 4 Declaration Declaration of Richard Kapela Davis, # 5 Declaration Declaration of Damien Kaahu, # 6 Declaration Declaration of Robert A. Holbron, # 7 Declaration Declaration of Jonathan Kaluna Lum, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 1 Settlement Agreement, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 2 Order of Dismissal, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 3 Saguaro Denial Re Robert Holbron, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 4 Electronic Message from Shari Kimoto, # 12 Appendix Certificate of Word Count)(Sprenger, Andrew) (Entered: 11/06/2009)

PACER
84 Nov. 6, 2009

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Richard Kapela Davis, Robert Apolo Holbron, Damien Kaahu, Johathan Kaluna Lum re 83 First MOTION to Enforce Judgment Settlement Agreement (Sprenger, Andrew) (Entered: 11/06/2009)

PACER
85 Nov. 6, 2009

First MOTION to Shorten Time to hear Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement, Entered May 13, 2005 Andrew B. Sprenger appearing for Plaintiffs Richard Kapela Davis, Robert Apolo Holbron, Damien Kaahu, Johathan Kaluna Lum (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Andrew B. Sprenger, # 2 Proposed Order for Ex Parte Motion to Shorten Time for Hearing on Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement, Entered MaY 13, 2005)(Sprenger, Andrew) (Entered: 11/06/2009)

PACER
86 Nov. 9, 2009

ORDER GRANTING 85 PLAINTIFFS' EX PARTE MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME FOR HEARING ON MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. ~ As to 83 the Motion to Enforce Settlement: (Motion Hearing set for 11/13/2009 09:00 AM before JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA.) Defendants are permitted to file a memorandum in opposition no later than Tuesday, November 10, 2009, by midnight. If the parties are able to resolve this matter extrajudicially, the parties shall notify this Court as soon as possible. ~ Signed by JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA on 11/9/2009. (afc) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Participants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e−mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 11/09/2009)

PACER
Nov. 9, 2009

ADVISORY ENTRY re: e−filings on behalf of plaintiffs, docket entry numbers 83 First MOTION to Enforce Judgment and 84 Certificate of Service. (1) As to docket entry 83 : Exhibit A to the Declaration of Richard Kapela Davis references Mr. Davis's Social Security Number. As it is the responsibility of counsel to protect personal identifiers, counsel may refer to Fed.R.Civ. 5.2 "Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court" and the "Amended General Order Adopting Electronic Case Filing Procedures", section 11 − 11.1 "Personal Identifiers" through 11.3 "Responsibility of Counsel" for guidance in redacting information. Secondly, each exhibit included with the pdf−attachments of each declarant should have also been submitted as a separate pdf−attachment. (2) As to docket entry 84 : Because the Certificate of Service document was filed as a separate ECF transaction (i.e., it was not submitted as an attachment with document (83), Counsel identification must be noted in the upper left−hand corner of the first page of the document (as required by Local Rule 10.2(b) "Counsel Identification". ) Re−filing of the documents are not necessary, however, the filing party may wish to file Mr. Davis's declaration and attach a redacted Exhibit A, or take other corrective action as detailed in the Amended General Order adopting ECF Procedures. (afc) (Entered: 11/09/2009)

PACER
88 Nov. 12, 2009

EO: re 83 First MOTION to Enforce Judgment Settlement Agreement . By agreement of all parties, 83 First MOTION to Enforce Judgment Settlement Agreement is hereby withdrawn. Stipulation to withdraw motion to be submitted. (JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA)(tl, ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Participants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e−mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 11/12/2009)

PACER
89 Nov. 12, 2009

NOTICE by Robert Apolo Holbron, Richard Kapela Davis, Johathan Kaluna Lum, Damien Kaahu Notice to Withdraw Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement Entered May 13, 2005, Filed November 6, 2009 Robert Apolo Holbron, Richard Kapela Davis, Johathan Kaluna Lum, Damien Kaahu. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Sprenger, Andrew) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

PACER
90 Dec. 1, 2009

ORDER DENYING AS MOOT 83 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT. Signed by JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA on 12/1/2009. MOTIONS terminated: 83 M/Enforce; 89 M/Withdraw Motion to Enforce (afc) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Participants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e−mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 12/01/2009)

PACER
91 Nov. 10, 2010

NOTICE of Appearance by Dawn T. Sugihara on behalf of CCA Diamondback Correctional Facility, Corrections Corporation of America on behalf of CCA Diamondback Correctional Facility, Corrections Corporation of America. (Sugihara, Dawn) (Entered: 11/10/2010)

PACER
92 Dec. 9, 2010

MOTION for Leave to File A Supplemental Complaint Andrew B. Sprenger appearing for Plaintiff Robert Apolo Holbron (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 2 Declaration of Robert Holbron, # 3 Declaration of Sharla Manley, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Certificate of Service)(Sprenger, Andrew) (Entered: 12/09/2010)

PACER
93 Dec. 13, 2010

NOTICE of Hearing on Motion 92 Plaintiff Robert A. Holbron's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint set for 1/25/2011 09:30 AM before JUDGE KEVIN S.C. CHANG. (sna, ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Participants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e−mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry. (Entered: 12/13/2010)

PACER
94 Dec. 15, 2010

NOTICE of Appearance by Sharla Ann Manley on behalf of Robert Apolo Holbron on behalf of Robert Apolo Holbron. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Manley, Sharla) (Entered: 12/15/2010)

PACER
95 Dec. 27, 2010

Mail addressed to J. Kevin Behrens/Office of the Attorney General−State of Oklahoma Returned by Postal Service as "RETURN TO SENDER/NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED/UNABLE TO FORWARD." Document returned: Notice of Electronic Filing page, doc no. (93) re: Notice of Hearing on Motion for Leave to file a Supplemental Complaint. (afc) (Entered: 12/28/2010)

PACER
98 Jan. 3, 2011

EO: 92 On December 29, 2010, Plaintiff Robert Holbron filed an Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time for Hearing on Plaintiff Robert A. Holbron's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint. His Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint is currently set for hearing on January 25, 2011. He requests that the hearing be advanced to a date no later than January 18, 2011. The Court GRANTS the Application and shall advance the hearing to January 18, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Any opposition is due by noon on January 7, 2011. Plaintiff's Reply is due by noon on January 12, 2011. MOTION for Leave to File A Supplemental Complaint . Motion Hearing set for 1/18/2011 02:00 PM before JUDGE KEVIN S.C. CHANG. (JUDGE KEVIN S.C. CHANG)(sna, ) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Participants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e−mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry (Entered: 01/03/2011)

PACER
99 Jan. 7, 2011

RESPONSE in Opposition re 92 MOTION for Leave to File A Supplemental Complaint filed by CCA Diamondback Correctional Facility, Corrections Corporation of America, Linda Lingle, State of Hawaii, The Hawaii Department of Public Safety. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of LindaLee K. Farm, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Certificate of Compliance, # 6 Certificate of Service)(Farm, Lindalee) (Entered: 01/07/2011)

PACER
100 Jan. 12, 2011

REPLY to Response to Motion re 92 MOTION for Leave to File A Supplemental Complaint filed by Robert Apolo Holbron. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sharla Manley, # 2 Exhibit F, # 3 Exhibit G, # 4 Exhibit H, # 5 Certificate of Service)(Manley, Sharla) (Entered: 01/12/2011)

PACER
102 Jan. 13, 2011

Mail Returned as Undeliverable. Mail sent to J. Kevin Behrens (gls, ) (Entered: 01/18/2011)

PACER
101 Jan. 18, 2011

EP: taking under advisement 92 : Plaintiff Robert A. Holbron's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint held on 1/18/2011. Motion taken under advisement. Court to issue Findings and Recommendation.( FTR C5 − 2:15−2:23pm.) (JUDGE KEVIN S.C. CHANG)(sna, ) No COS issued for this docket entry (Entered: 01/18/2011)

PACER
103 Jan. 20, 2011

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO DENY ROBERT A. HOLBRON'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT; ORDER DENYING ROBERT A. HOLBRONS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT re 92 . Signed by JUDGE KEVIN S.C. CHANG on 1/20/11. (eps )-- the Court HEREBY FINDS AND RECOMMENDS that the district court DENY the Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint, filed December 9, 2010, because the Court lacks jurisdiction over this action. Assuming the Court has jurisdiction, the Court HEREBY DENIES the Motion CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications will be served by first class mail on 01/21/2011

RECAP
104 Feb. 8, 2011

ORDER ADOPTING MAGISTRATE JUDGE'S FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION. ~ Adopting 103 "Findings and Recommendations to Deny Robert A. Holbron's Motion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint; Order Denying Robert A. Holbron's MOtion for Leave to File a Supplemental Complaint." ~ Signed by JUDGE DAVID ALAN EZRA on 2/8/2011. (afc) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEParticipants registered to receive electronic notifications received this document electronically at the e-mail address listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). Participants not registered to receive electronic notifications were served by first class mail on the date of this docket entry

RECAP

Case Details

State / Territory:

Hawaii

Case Type(s):

Prison Conditions

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 9, 2004

Closing Date: 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Prisoners at the Diamondback Correctional Facility in the State of Hawaii

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Corrections Corporation of America

State

Hawaii Department of Public Safety

Facility Type(s):

Non-government for-profit

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Religious Freedom Rest. Act/Religious Land Use and Inst. Persons Act (RFRA/RLUIPA)

Other Dockets:

District of Hawaii 1:04-cv-00096

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Voluntary Dismissal

Content of Injunction:

Develop anti-discrimination policy

Issues

General/Misc.:

Religious programs / policies

Discrimination Basis:

Religion discrimination

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